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Caring Kendrah to celebrate 7th Birthday with Severn Hospice

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A kind-hearted schoolgirl from Telford is planning to celebrate her seventh birthday by fundraising for our hospice instead of having a party and presents with her friends. Kendrah Knight is going to spend her special day at our Colour Run on June 10th at Telford Town Park and instead of receiving birthday presents she is… Read more »

Severn Hospice Shop Opening in Bridgnorth

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We would like to invite shoppers in Bridgnorth to grab a bargain at the opening of our new charity shop in the town on March 30 at 10am.    Bridgnorth Mayor Vanessa Voysey is set to officially open the shop on the High Street and will talk about the work we do in the area…. Read more »

British Alpaca Society National Show Returns in Support of Our Hospice

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The British Alpaca Society National Show has chosen Severn Hospice to be its chosen charity as it returns to the International Centre in Telford on Saturday 25th and Sunday 26th March. The show is a family fun day out and all proceeds collected on the door will be donated to our hospice, helping to ensure… Read more »

Toni Takes on Marathon Task to Raise Funds for Our Hospice

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Toni Hopkins is hitting the ground running as she prepares to tackle the Virgin Money London Marathon in memory of her grandmother to raise vital funds for our hospice. Toni’s Grandmother Jean Colley, was cared for at our hospice site in Telford in the final years of her life and became very close with our… Read more »

Cash For Your Community – We Need Your Help!

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We are delighted to have been chosen to take part in this year’s Shropshire Star’s Cash For Your Community campaign. You can help us to receive a share of the £20,000 prize fund by collecting special tokens that will be printed in the Shropshire Star from 2nd March to 8th April 2017. Keep an eye… Read more »

Volunteer Evelyn Celebrates 90th Birthday with Royal Bash

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We held a royal tea party on 14th February at our shop in Craven Arms to celebrate the 90th birthday of one of our long serving volunteers. Our beloved volunteer Evelyn Thomas was treated to a birthday party fit for a queen as her 90th birthday closely coincided with Queen Elizabeth II’s. She was treated… Read more »

A New Year gift from the Morrisons Foundation

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Our hospice is celebrating a New Year funding boost thanks to a £15,085 donation from the Morrisons Foundation. This very generous donation will be used to purchase a new fully-accessible vehicle to transport patients to day care services and clinics. These services give a range of medical, emotional and spiritual support to help patients living… Read more »

Spirited Sandra to skydive 10,000ft for her 70th

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A daredevil grandmother is set to face her fears and fall 10,000ft from the sky to raise funds for our hospice. Sandra Patterson, who volunteers at our hospice in Apley, will take on a daring tandem skydive for Severn Hospice for her 70th birthday – and she’s hoping others will join her for the challenge…. Read more »

Thank you for Bags of Help Grant

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In 2016 Severn Hospice was chosen as one of three finalists in Tesco’s Bags of Help competition to win a grant of up to £12,000. Bags of Help offers community groups and projects in around 400 regions across the UK a share of revenue generated from the 5p charge levied on single-use carrier bags. We… Read more »

Celebrate at our 10th Anniversary Cinderella Midnight Walks

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Ladies, step out in style and celebrate with us at our 10th anniversary Midnight Walks with a new Cinderella theme in Shrewsbury on Saturday 8th April and Telford Saturday 13th May. Our  ladies only Midnight Walks have raised over £500,000 since first starting in 2007 and over 7,500 ladies have taken to the streets of… Read more »